NTHABELENG LESUTHU
Professional Town And Regional Planner
Bethlehem
Summary
To become an expert in Town and Regional Planning. I am disciplined, motivated and a hard worker working towards achieving my goals. My key interest areas are Land Use Management, Spatial Planning, GIS, Human Settlements and Transport Planning. In addition, having become familiar and conversant with the core disciplines mentioned above, I would further my skills to enable the possibility of being in a better position to become a Manager or an Executive Director or equivalent. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Town Planer (Acting Manager Town Planning and Building Control Section)
Dihlabeng Local Municipality
08.2017 - Current
- Assessing and drafting Planner's Reports for various land use applications (Rezoning, Consents and Removal of Restrictions) and assessing building plans and providing recommendations
- Presenting Planners Reports at the Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT)
- Conducting site inspections and enforcing compliance with zoning schemes
- Assessing Liquor License Applications and providing recommendations
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Assessing Lease Agreements for development proposals from the Local Economic Development Section (LED) and providing recommendations
- Compilation of the Municipal Spatial Development Frameworks (MSDF's)
- Presenting the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (SDF) to the public as public participation process
- Compilation of the Land Use Scheme for the entire jurisdiction of the Municipality with the assistance of Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)
- Compilation and presenting items to Section 80 Committee and Councillors for consideration and approval
- Providing planning advice to the community on all town planning and development matters
- Attending Integrated Development Plan (IDP) public participation processes to communities within the Municipality to gather their desires and inputs and to assess the alignment of the document with the MSDF
- Compilation of the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plans (SDBIP's) for Town Planning Section
- Acting in the management position in the absence of the Manager Town Planning and Building Control Section of the Municipality.
Town Planner Intern/Graduate
Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Assessing and drafting Planner's Reports for various land use applications (Rezoning, Consents and Removal of Restrictions) and assessing building plans
- Assessing liquor license applications and providing recommendations
- Conducted thorough site analyses to inform responsible land use decisions, preserving sensitive ecosystems and natural resources.
- Retrieving geographical information from the Integrated Municipal Information Systems (IMIS) and providing the public or clients with property details, Ariel photographs, zoning map and Surveyor General (SG's)
- Presenting the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (SDF) to the communities as part of IDP public participation process
- Providing planning advice to the community on all town planning related matters
- Compilation and submission of various development reports and items to Mayoral Committee and portfolio council.
Gradate Town Planner
Department of Rural Development & Land Reforms
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Review and providing comments on Rural Development Plans (RDP's) for various districts in the republic that have been identified as improvised, underdeveloped and associated with high levels of poverty, poor spatial planning, lack of economic opportunities and poor access to basic services
- Providing technical and professional assistance on all aspects during the development of District Rural Development Plans for Mpumalanga (Gert Sibande District Municipality and Nkangala district Municipality)
- Provide support to the implementation of Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA)
- Assisting municipalises with the Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) provincial Training in Eastern Cape, East London, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality and uMthata as a SPLUMA requirement
- Attending and participating in the National Spatial Planning and Land Use Management (SPLUM) Forum meetings
- Attending the National Spatial Development Frameworks Researchers meetings
- Writing minutes and participating in the National Land Use Classification Workshop
- Assisting the City of Tshwane Municipality by assessing land development applications that were previously submitted in terms of DFA (Development Facilitation Act).
- Continuously enhanced own professional development by attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions in urban planning and related fields.
Town & Regional Planner Trainee (in -service training)
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Assessing various land development applications in terms of relevant legislations, town planning schemes, GIS and Spatial Development Frameworks (SDF's)
- Review of housing plans and providing recommendations
- Proving comments on liquor, trade and gaming land use applications
- Carrying out site inspections, writing reports, attending tribunal meetings and performing administrative tasks
- Providing the public with geographical information (Cadastral maps, contour maps, zoning maps and SG-Diagrams) obtained from the geographic information system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in regional planning through continuous professional development activities.
Education
Masters in Town and Regional Planning (MTRP) - Town And Regional Planning
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa04.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Town & Regional Planning (NQF level 7) - Department of Town and Regional Planning
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa05.2016
National Diploma: Town & Regional Planning (NQF level 6) - Department of Town and Regional Planning
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa05.2014
Matric - undefined
Marquard High school (Free State Province)
Skills
Compiling and assessing land development applications (Subdivisions, rezoning, township establishments etc)
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Municipal Land Use Planning
Knowledge of public policies, municipal legislations and applications, knowledge of urban planning with emphasis in environmental planning regulations and resources
Compilation of the Spatial Development Frameworks in accordance with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013
Assessment of Building Plans
Knowledge of Bylaws
Understanding of the IDP process and the implementation of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013
Knowledge of GIS theory and technology (manipulating and mapping)
Microsoft Office Suite: including Power Point, Word and Excel
Geographic Information System (GIS): ArcGIS
AutoCAD
Strategic Planning
Attributes
- Diplomacy
- Ability to adapt to situations
- Tolerant
Skills Acquired
- Sound knowledge of Spatial planning and Land Use Management Act and its implementation processes
- The ability to work under pressure, solid ability to work efficiently with other professionals, aptitude to use independent judgement.
- The capability to capture data, computer skills, strong research and analytical skills, operation of the GIS system and good communication skills.
- Ability to perform and prioritise multiple responsibilities
- Knowledge of development training and support
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective facilitation and presentation skills
- Time Management skills
- Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Language Proficiencies
- Sesotho, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
- Afrikaans, Good, Good, Fair
- Zulu, Good, Fair, Fair
Next Of Kin
+27 71 121 2612
Personal Information
- License: Drivers' Licence Code 10
- Date of Birth: 02/18/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
Sacplan Registration
Professional Planner A / 2783 / 2019
References
- Mr Z. Mbinza, Lecturer, Department of Town Planning, UJ, 083 290 3484, zmbinza@uj.ac.za
- Mr G. Pasipavunda, Chief Town Planner, Department of Agriculture, Land Reforms and Rural Development, 083 777 9189, gift.pasipavunda@drdlr.gov.za
- Ms K Daniels, Former Manager Town Planning and Building Control, Dihlabeng Local Municipality, 073 313 4072, daniels.kem@gmail.com
Timeline
Town Planer (Acting Manager Town Planning and Building Control Section)
Dihlabeng Local Municipality
08.2017 - Current
Town Planner Intern/Graduate
Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality
12.2016 - 07.2017
Gradate Town Planner
Department of Rural Development & Land Reforms
04.2016 - 11.2016
Town & Regional Planner Trainee (in -service training)
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
03.2014 - 01.2015
Masters in Town and Regional Planning (MTRP) - Town And Regional Planning
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Technology - Town & Regional Planning (NQF level 7) - Department of Town and Regional Planning
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma: Town & Regional Planning (NQF level 6) - Department of Town and Regional Planning
University of Johannesburg
Matric - undefined
Marquard High school (Free State Province)